Why Are Elements Heavier Than Iron Less Abundant Than Those

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why are elements heavier than iron less abundant than those that are lighter?

• A)Because the duration of a supernova is relatively short
• B)Because they tend to be unstable, and easily undergo fission
• C)Spectral evidence suggests they are only rare here on Earth
• D)This is one of the mysteries of cosmic formation that has yet to be answered.

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